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Senior Reliability Test Engineer

Astranis
Location
San Francisco
Posted
23 days ago
Department
3114 Reliability Test
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Materials Science, or an equivalent technical discipline
  • 5+ years in reliability, test, or design engineering on high-reliability hardware or 3+ years with an M.S.
  • Hands-on testing experience with mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems
  • Experience standing up reliability engineering frameworks for a product or program
  • Experience generating qualification test requirements and executing tests
  • Domain depth in one or more of: EEE piece parts, avionics, PCBA reliability, battery systems, EV powertrain or HV devices, thermal systems, actuators, or solar cells
Nice to have
  • M.S. in an engineering discipline, or a degree specifically in Reliability Engineering
  • Familiarity with ASTM, JEDEC, IEEE, ISO, and MIL test standards
  • Weibull++, ReliaSoft, or equivalent
  • HV testing experience
  • JMP, Python, or R for data analysis
What the job really is

As a Senior Reliability Test Engineer at Astranis, you will ensure the quality and reliability of complex electromechanical and electronic hardware throughout its lifecycle, from concept to production and on-orbit operations. Your responsibilities include developing and executing test plans, designing test equipment, leading investigations into hardware failures, and mentoring other engineers to enhance reliability capabilities across the company.

Benefits
  • Equity and robust benefits
  • High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement planning
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free on-site catered meals
Things to weigh
  • No remote work mentioned, position is based in San Francisco
  • U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency required due to export regulations
  • Base salary range provided, but actual salary may vary based on multiple factors
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